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"These Comics Are So Good, They're Required Reading!" Spotlighted releases for July 1990 include The Thanos Quest, Wild Cards, Spider-Man: Spirits of the Earth, Doctor Strange #21, plus "The Terminus Factor" storyline running through Captain America Annual #9, Iron Man Annual #11, Thor Annual #15, Avengers West Coast Annual #5 & Avengers Annual #19. 6 5/8-in. x 11 1/2-in., 8 color pages.

"These Comics Are So Good, They're Required Reading!" Spotlighted releases for May 1991 include the "Kings of Pain" storyline running through New Mutants Annual #7 & New Warriors Annual #1 (with the storyline continuing in June 1991 in Uncanny X-Men Annual #15 & X-Factor Annual #6), plus The Infinity Gauntlet, Double Dragon, Punisher: P.O.V. and Olympians. 6 5/8-in. x 11 1/2-in., 8 color pages.

Final Issue - "Book XXV!" Researched by Peter Anderson. "Book XXII!" Researched by Peter Anderson. Cover by Art Adams. It's the cosmic origin of the Sentinel of the Spaceways - the Silver Surfer! Featuring material from Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #49, Silver Surfer (1968-1970 1st Series) #1 and Super Villain Classics: Galactus the Origin (1983) #1. Includes new art based on material from Thor (1962-1996 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #124, Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #74, Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #140 and 146, Daredevil (1964-1998 1st Series) #12-14, Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) #19-20 and 28-29, Tales of Suspense (1959-1968) #69-72 and 80, Uncanny X-Men (1963-2011) 1st Series #14-16, Amazing Spider-Man (1963-1998 1st Series) #33 and Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #57. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Stan Lee/John Buscema/Joe Sinnott Presenting classic moments in the lives of the Fantastic Four! Introduce a new reader to the Marvel Universe with this 12-issue set! This installment reprints FANTASTIC FOUR (Vol. 1) #109, in which the fabulous foursome journey into the Negative Zone to stop the evil Janus from absorbing its power?only to confront Annihilus, the living death that walks! Plus: An informative text page and a new cover by Alan Davis & Mark Farmer! FC (3 of 12)" Cover price $2.75.

stan lee/john buscema/joe sinnott Relive the magic or introduce a new reader to the Marvel Universe with the 12-issue series that reprints the classic moments in the life of the Fantastic Four! This installment reprints FANTASTIC FOUR (Vol. 1) #110, in which Mr. Fantastic battles Annihilus in the Negative Zone and the Thing quits the FF! Plus: An informative text page by Marvel historian Peter Sanderson and a new cover by Alan Davis! FC (4 of 12)" Cover price $2.75.

Marvel edition. 56 pages. Published 1978. Treasury-sized edition (about Life magazine-sized) reprinting Star Wars 4-6. Howard Chaykin art; part Dave Stevens inks. Cover price $1.00.

Whitman edition. 84 pages. Published 1978. Treasury-sized edition (about Life magazine-sized) reprinting Star Wars 4-6. Howard Chaykin art; part Dave Stevens inks. Cover price $1.00.

Marvel edition. Treasury-sized edition (about Life magazine-sized) featuring reprints from issues Star Wars #1-6 (and Marvel Special Edition Star Wars #1-2 reprint), 114 pages, 1978, $2.50 original cover price. Cover price $2.50.

Whitman edition. Treasury-sized edition (about Life magazine-sized) featuring reprints from issues Star Wars #1-6 (and Marvel Special Edition Star Wars #1-2 reprint), 114 pages, 1978, $2.50 original cover price. NOTE: The Whitman editions are not reprints in that both editions were released simultaneously by the core publisher and by Whitman, the only difference being that Whitman copies were distributed to different outlets. Cover price $2.50.

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back - Treasury-sized edition (about Life magazine-sized) featuring reprint of Marvel Comics Super Special #16. Al Williamson art; part Dave Stevens inks. Cover price $2.00.

Reprints Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #133. "Behold...the Living Planet !" Part 1 of 3. 1st appearance of Ego. Story by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby and Vince Colletta. With the robotic Recorder by his side, the Mighty Thor ventures deep into the Black Galaxy, a place from which there is no return. It is here that the Odinson must face quite possibly his most powerful adversary to date - Ego, the Living Planet! Plus, the back-up feature Tales of Asgard - "Gather, Warriors!" By Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Originally presented in Thor #119. Cover price $0.20.

Reprints Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #142. "The Scourge of the Super-Skrull!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby and Vince Colletta. The Super-Skrull possesses the powers and abilities of all four members of the Fantastic Four. The sinister Loki has just used his trickster ways to set this powerful adversary against his hated stepbrother. Can even Thor hope to defeat a foe who possesses strength, invisibility, elasticity, and the power of flame? Plus, the back-up feature Tales of Asgard - "Aftermath!" By Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Originally presented in Thor #128. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Reprints Thor (1962-1996 1st Series) #142. "The Scourge of the Super-Skrull!" Story by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby and Vince Colletta. The Super-Skrull possesses the powers and abilities of all four members of the Fantastic Four. The sinister Loki has just used his trickster ways to set this powerful adversary against his hated stepbrother. Can even Thor hope to defeat a foe who possesses strength, invisibility, elasticity, and the power of flame? Plus, the back-up feature Tales of Asgard - "Aftermath!" By Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. Originally presented in Thor #128. Cover price $0.25.

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Marvel Spotlight on Captain Marvel - "Blue--Red--Blue!" Written by Doug Moench. Art by Pat Broderick and Gene Day. Cover by Al Milgrom. Captain Marvel is paid a visit by Eon, the 8 billion year old entity who granted him cosmic awareness! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

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Marvel Spotlight on Star-Lord - "Tears For the World Called Heaven!" Written by Doug Moench. Art by Tom Sutton. Cover by Frank Miller and Bob Wiacek. Beyond the stars you'll find a world called Heaven - a world of no return! 32 pages, FC. NOTE: Last 40-cent cover price. Cover price $0.40.

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Marvel Spotlight on Captain Marvel - "Planet Where Time Stood Still!" Written by Mike Barr and Dick Riley. Art by Frank Miller and Bruce Patterson. Cover by Frank Miller and Terry Austin. The cosmic avenger, Captain Marvel, returns! But can even the Protector of the Universe survive the planet where time stood still? 32 pages, FC. NOTE: First 50-cent cover price. Cover price $0.50.

UK editions are exactly the same as their US counterparts except for the cover price. Captain Marvel stars in "Blue--Red--Blue!" Script by Doug Moench, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Gene Day. Cameos by the X-Men and the Inhumans. Al Milgrom cover.

Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS By now, loyal Marvel readers know just how deadly X-MEN: DEADLY GENESIS proved to be, and it was ED BRUBAKER who masterminded the storyline that had X-Men fans on the edges of their seats! MARVEL SPOTLIGHT will get to the bottom of DEADLY GENESIS, as well as Ed's plans for his turn as writer on UNCANNY X-MEN. We'll also discuss CAPTAIN AMERICA, BOOKS OF DOOM and what many are already applauding as the comic of the year, DAREDEVIL! We'll also be on board with the newest Marvel art phenom, BILLY TAN. He filled the shoes of none other than the great Terry Dodson on MARVEL KNIGHTS SPIDER-MAN and drew the one of the hottest comics of 2005 in X-23! SPOTLIGHT will take a look forward with Billy as we discuss his next big project, which just happens to be UNCANNY X-MEN! Brubaker, Tan and the Uncanny X-Men! Don't miss this MARVEL SPOTLIGHT! 32 PGS./No Ads/Rated T+ ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch and The Thing: Marvel's First Family has this month's MARVEL SPOTLIGHT all to themselves, with a comprehensive look at the House of Ideas' flagship comic! It was November 1961 when the first issue of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's innovative new take on super heroes hit the newsstands. Since then, the World's Greatest Comic has gone on strong for more than 540 issues, and dozens of spin-offs and mini-series! Look for interviews with the writers and artists who have worked on the FF, in both the past and the present, along with special features and preview materials. It's 48 pages full of Fantastic Four! 48 PGS./No Ads/Rated T+ ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS The infiltration is complete. The SECRET INVASION has begun. Who do you trust? Among the oldest baddies in the Marvel Universe, the Skrulls have decided that now is the time to strike. As the true extent of this infiltration is revealed, and the identities of the heroes the intergalactic shape-shifters have taken over are brought to light, the suspense will be palpable. MARVEL SPOTLIGHT celebrates this eight-part event by Brian Michael Bendis and Leinil Yu with an in-depth account of all things Skrull, featuring insider interviews with the creators involved in SECRET INVASION and its various crossover titles. We'll be criss-crossing Marvel history to tie together all the intrigue and plot twists that will make SECRET INVASION the comics event of the summer! You can trust us on that. You do trust us, don't you? 32 PGS./Rated T+ ...$2.99 Cover price $2.99.

Written by JOHN RHETT THOMAS Covery by GREG LAND As SECRET INVASION draws to its exciting conclusion, SPOTLIGHT will be on hand to capture the effects the mega-event of 2008 has had on the Marvel Universe! We'll check in with SI maestro Brian Michael Bendis as he catches his breath from orchestrating the biggest alien confrontation in Marvel history, and see what he's done with the heroes who stood in harm's way - and those who were Skrulls all along! Look for sneak previews of SI spinoffs like SECRET WARRIORS and the long-awaited SPIDER-WOMAN series, where we take series creators aside and learn all their secrets! Plus: plenty of lists for readers eager to track all the movements of Skrulls past, present and....future? The secrets of the SECRET INVASION, unlocked in this month's MARVEL SPOTLIGHT! 72 PGS./Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Limited 1 in 5 Variant Cover by MITCH SCHAUER. Written by TODD DEZAGO. Art by LEONEL CASTELLANI and MARCELO DICHIARA. The new ongoing series kicks off with a KABLAGABANGADINGDONGDOOBAWIBBAWABBA!!!!! Check out TWO new stories based on the hit animated series, THE SUPER HERO SQUAD SHOW! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

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Giant-size issue. Origin and 1st appearance of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Script by Arnold Drake, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Mike Esposito (as Mickey Demeo). The remainder of the issue contains Golden Age reprints: the Sub-Mariner ("Courage"); and the All Winners Squad featuring Miss America, the Human Torch, and Captain America (from All Winners 21). Letter to the editor from comics writer Steven Grant. Colan cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Cover by John Romita, Sr. and Gene Colan & Bill Everett. Stories by Stan Lee. Art by Bill Everett and Gil Kane. Reprints the two stories from Tales to Astonish (1959-1968 1st Series) #88. "A Stranger Strikes From Space" - A giant alien robot accidentally falls out of a passing spaceship and into the lap of Attuma in the depths of the ocean; he decides to use this turn of good fortune to destroy Namor and Atlantis! (Note: pgs 2, 9 of original story omitted.) "The Boomerang and the Brute" - Since they have discovered that the Hulk is not the total villain he has been painted to be, the president tells Ross to pardon him if he thinks the threat is over; of course, Boomerang picks that exact moment to secretly enrage the jade giant, causing him to go on another rampage and causing Ross to still see him as a menace; Hulk fights the new and improved (but still fashion-impaired) Boomerang! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.25.

Cover pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia. He Who Strikes the Silver Surfer, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Frank Giacoia; Having 'caught' the Silver Surfer (believing him to be an alien starship), Hulk starts a fight with perhaps the only being on Earth stronger than Hulk is; The Surfer, irritated, knocks him out, then probes Hulk to discover the reason for his belligerence and discovers the damage done by the gamma radiation; reprinted from Tales to Astonish #93. The Monarch and the Monster!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Dan Adkins; As Namor battles It, torpedoes from the submarine cause an avalanche, trapping It; Namor turns on the submarine and begins to punch holes in it; It (the creature) returns and they battle, further damaging the submarine and (apparently) killing It; reprinted from Tales to Astonish #93. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson and John Romita (alterations). What Have I Created?, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Marie Severin, inks by Herb Trimpe; With Banner trapped and about to be evolved by the High Evolutionary, the New Men attack and stop the experiment; Banner becomes the Hulk and fights the New Men; reprinted from Tales to Astonish #96. Comics ad for the Cleveland Institute of Electronics. Somewhere Stands... Skull Island! starring The Sub-Mariner, script by Raymond Marais, pencils by Bill Everett, inks by Vince Colletta [as Vinnie Colletta]; reprinted from Tales to Astonish #96. Comics ad for Hostess Twinkies, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Originally presented in Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #103 - "And Now...the Space Parasite!" Written by Gary Friedrich. Art by Marie Severin and Frank Giacoia. When an evil alien decides to drain the mighty Hulk's power for himself, the Jade Giant decides to take action. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.25.

Originally presented in Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #112 - "Shanghaied In Space!" Written by Stan Lee. Art by Herb Trimpe and Dan Adkins. The Hulk finds himself in the middle of a planetary civil war and at the mercy of the sinister Galaxy Master! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.30.

Originally presented in Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #126 - "Where Stalks the Night-Crawler!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Written by Roy Thomas. Art by Herb Trimpe. The Hulk battles a demon frm the Dark Dimension for the life of Doctor Strange! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.35.

Originally presented in Avengers (1963 1st Series) #88 - Part 2 of 3 - Starring The Hulk and Avengers. "The Summons of Psyklop!" Guest-starring Mr. Fantastic and the Falcon. Professor Xavier cameo. Written by Harlan Ellison and Roy Thomas. Art by Sal Buscema and Jim Mooney. When a bizarre alien named Psyklop kidnaps the Hulk, it's up to Earth's Mightiest Heroes to save their former teammate. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.40.

Originally presented in Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #140 - Part 3 of 3 - Starring The Hulk and Avengers. "The Brute That Shouted Love at the Heart of the Atom!" Written by Harlan Ellison and Roy Thomas. Art by Herb Trimpe and Sam Grainger. After being shrunk down to micro size, the Hulk becomes a hero in a strange new world! Is this the happy ending ole Jade Jaws has been searching for? Not of the villainous alien Psyklop has anything to say about it. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Originally presented in Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 1st series) #148 - "But Tomorrow the Sun Shall Die!" Written by Chris Claremont and Archie Goodwin. Art by Herb Trimpe and John Severin. Bruce Banner is finally cured of the Hulk, but at what cost?! Plus, Jarella arrives on Earth. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.50.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Reprints Tales to Astonish #93, Hulk vs Silver Surfer. Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Reprints Tales to Astonish #94. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover art by Harry Anderson. Emily, art by Pete Tumlinson; An alien marries a homely Earth girl who is treated cruelly by those around her and gives her a ring that will protect her when the rest of his invasion force lands. The Search! text story. When a Vampire Dies; Villagers kill a vampire who was appointed for their district and he is replaced by a vampire not content to feed merely upon the blood of animals. The Man Who Meddled!; A researcher looking to accelerate the life span of mice succeeds, but because he was exposed to the process as well, his son is dead from old age two weeks after his birth, and he is aging rapidly too. Walking Horror, art by Tom Cooke. Oh, Baby!, art by John Forte. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

"The Lonely House," "And a Little Child," "No Time Like the Future" (art by Dick Ayers), "The Strange Ones" (pencils by Joe Kubert, inks by Seymour Moskowitz), "Little Black Bag" (art by Robert Q. Sale), and a two-page text story, "The Visitors." Cover price $0.10.

Originally presented in Marvel Team-Up (1972-1985 1st Series) #61. "Not All Thy Powers Can Save Thee!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring the Human Torch. Cameo appearances by Carol Danvers (aka Ms. Marvel) and Tigra. Written by Chris Claremont. Art by John Byrne and Dave Hunt. In the aftermath of last issue's events, the spectacular wall-crawler is cleaning up Reed Richards' laboratory, when he is abruptly attacked by...the Fantastic Four?! What is going on? One thing leads to another...and it's another classic team-up of the Spectacular Spider-Man and the Human Torch! At the west side rail yards, the web-slinger and the torch throw down with the Super-Skrull, while Captain DeWolff rallies New York's finest! Can the uncanny Super-Skrull be stopped? 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.75.

Cover art by Mike Zeck. Death-Camp At the Edge of the World!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Spider-Man battles Moses Magnum; Punisher guest-stars; reprinted from Giant Size Spider-Man (Marvel, 1974 series) #4. The Peerless Power of Quasimodo starring the Silver Surfer and Quasimodo, script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Frank Giacoia; reprinted from Fantastic Four Annual (Marvel, 1963 series) #5. 36 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $0.75.

"All This and the QE2" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Ms. Marvel. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. At the hands of the Super-Skrull, the Amazing Spider-Man is down and the Human Torch is out. Now the powerful skrull storms aboard the Queen Elizabeth II cruise ship and steals the cavourite crystal! However, Carol Danvers happens to be on the passenger list...and another chapter in the eternal battle between the Skrulls and the Kree begins! It's a terrific clash on board the QE2 as Ms. Marvel and the web-slinger fight to the finish vs. the Super-Skrull! Last 30¢ issue. (Notes: This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 195 and 196. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

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"Story of the Year!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Guardians of the Galaxy. Plot by Allyn Brodsky. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils and Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Bob McLeod. The Deterrence Research Corporation is up to no good again! This time the shadowy corporation has spotted the Guardians of the Galaxy's massive spaceship...Drydock! But the heroes from the 31st century know that there cannot be any trace of their existence in the 20th century. So Martinex, Nikki, and Starhawk put together a plan with your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man to bust into the DRC's headquarters! However, a pair of bad guys is waiting inside! (Notes: Hammer and Anvil previously appeared in Incredible Hulk 182. The DRC was introduced in Giant-Size Spider-Man 4.) 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

This is the 35 cent variant edition with limited distribution. Spider-Man and Ms. Marvel battle the Super-Skrull in "All This and the QE2!" Script by Chris Claremont, pencils by John Byrne, inks by Dave Hunt. Gil Kane/Dan Adkins cover. Cover price $0.35.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Death in the Year Before Yesterday!" Part 4 of 4. Guest-starring Spider-Man, Moondragon, Doctor Doom, the Vision, and the Scarlet Witch. Script by Bill Mantlo. Art by Sal Buscema (breakdowns), Mike Esposito (finishes), and Dave Hunt (finishes). Cover by Gil Kane and Dan Adkins. It's the Dark Rider's last stand against Doctor Doom, the Vision, the Scarlet Witch, Moondragon and the web-slinger in 17th century Salem! And will the wall-crawler be able to save John Proctor from the gallows? It's a bittersweet ending for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Cameo appearance by Iron Man. (Note: The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #68 Silver Surfer. A 30-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.25.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "All This and the QE2" Part 2 of 2. Guest-starring Spider-Man and Ms. Marvel. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Dave Hunt. Cover by Gil Kane and Mike Esposito. At the hands of the Super-Skrull, the Amazing Spider-Man is down and the Human Torch is out. Now the powerful skrull storms aboard the Queen Elizabeth II cruise ship and steals the cavourite crystal! However, Carol Danvers happens to be on the passenger list...and another chapter in the eternal battle between the Skrulls and the Kree begins! It's a terrific clash on board the QE2 as Ms. Marvel and the web-slinger fight to the finish vs. the Super-Skrull! Last 30¢ issue. (Notes: This two-part story was reprinted in Marvel Tales 195 and 196. A 35-cent cover price variant exists for this issue.) 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Story of the Year!" Guest-starring Spider-Man and the Guardians of the Galaxy. Plot by Allyn Brodsky. Script by Chris Claremont. Pencils and Inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Bob McLeod. The Deterrence Research Corporation is up to no good again! This time the shadowy corporation has spotted the Guardians of the Galaxy's massive spaceship...Drydock! But the heroes from the 31st century know that there cannot be any trace of their existence in the 20th century. So Martinex, Nikki, and Starhawk put together a plan with your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man to bust into the DRC's headquarters! However, a pair of bad guys is waiting inside! (Notes: Hammer and Anvil previously appeared in Incredible Hulk 182. The DRC was introduced in Giant-Size Spider-Man 4.) 32 pages Cover price $0.40.

Titannus: Part 2 of 3 - Written by ROBERT KIRKMAN Pencied by PACO MEDINA Cover by SCOTT KOLINS At last, the long, sad history of TITANNUS is revealed! Learn everything there is to know about Marvel's newest source of villainy from his tortuous birth to the events that led him to seek refuge on Earth - all is revealed, nothing is held back. This issue sets the stage for future Marvel Team-Up arcs coming in the next year - this issue is a must-buy! Cover price $2.99.

Cover by John Byrne. Roger Stern/John Byrne/Al Milgrom. Introducing the mighty Marvel characters you've never seen before in an epic twelve-part saga! Think that the fight between good and evil began with the debut of the Fantastic Four? Think there weren't costumed crime-fighters before Spider-Man? Think again! Get ready to meet a whole host of previously unknown heroes and villains! Who are these men and women of mystery? Who are Fireball, Flatiron, Cassandra, Oxbow, Liberty, Captain Hip & Sunshine, the Yankee Clipper, Effigy, Rumor and The Eternal Brain? Why have their exploits remained secret? And what about some of the faces you may recognize, such as Nick Fury, the Watcher, the Sub-Mariner and Doctor Strange? What is their part in this enigmatic adventure? And how will these strange characters reveal new details in our sprawling tapestry of time? The Marvel Universe has a secret... and it's time you learned it! Marvel Memo: Due to story content, this series is numbered in reverse with #12 being the first issue in the series/story and #1 being the last. Cover price $2.95.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) #24 features the Rampaging Hulk. This issue features "Man-Brute in the Hidden Land" (Reprints Incredible Hulk #175) by Roy Thomas, Herb Trimpe, and Jack Abel, "Crisis on Counter Earth" (Reprints Incredible Hulk #176) by Gerry Conway, Herb Trimpe, and Jack Abel, "Peril Of the Plural Planet" (Reprints Incredible Hulk #177) by Gerry Conway, Herb Trimpe, and Jack Abel, and "Triumph of Terra-Two" (Reprints Incredible Hulk #178) by Gerry Conway, Tony Isabella, Herb Trimpe, and Jack Abel. Guest-starring the Inhumans and Adam Warlock. Plus, a solo adventure featuring Hercules by Mary Jo Duffy and Ricardo Villamointe. 80 pages. Cover price $2.00.

Cover by John Buscema and Mike Esposito. The Guardians of the Galaxy and Captain America guest star in "Seven Against the Empire!" Part 2 of 2. Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Mike Esposito. The Thing and Captain America are trapped in the 31st Century and at the mercy of humanity's reptilian masters, the Brotherhood of Badoon. Now, their only hope lies in the hands of the futuristic freedom fighters known as the Guardians of the Galaxy. The letters page includes Marvel Value Stamp #93 (the Silver Surfer by John Buscema). Cover price $0.25.